STEP: Short term prediction tools

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Project details

Duration

09.2011-12.2012

Sponsor

ERA-NET Road

Staff

Dr. M. Menendez and A. Mancera

Partners

T. Van Vuren (Mott MacDonald, PI)
C. Van Hinsbergen (Fileradar)
S. Hoogernoorn (TU Delft)
C. Tampere (KU Leuven)

Summary

Real-time prediction tools are already used in many urban and inter-urban environments. However, they generally lack a common background and operational platform. Moreover, many of the advances made in the academic research context have not yet filtered through to practice. This project aimed at getting a better understanding of these prediction tools, while assessing their reliability and usefulness for operators. Real-life trials were conducted in the UK and the Netherlands. The goal was to develop Europe-wide recommendations for standards, specifications and guidance to assist traffic control centres in their investment decisions. The project was carried out by a team of five institutions, including three universities (including us) and two private companies.